Q269
Frieswal breed developed from the cross between
A.
Holstein × Sahiwal
AnswerB.
Surti × Sahiwal
C.
Mehsana × Sahiwal
D.
Brown Swiss × Red Sindhi
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Frieswal breed developed from the cross between Holstein × Sahiwal.The Australian Friesian Sahiwal is an Australian breed of dairy cattle whose development commenced in the 1960s by the Queensland Government. It is a combination of the Sahiwal, a dairy breed of Bos indicus from Pakistan and Holstein (Bos taurus) breeds, designed for the tropical regions of Australia.
Cows produce approximately 3,000 litres of milk per lactation under tropical pasture conditions with high resistance to heat, humidity, ticks and other parasites.